Experienced Automation and Robotics Engineer

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Learn more at are searching for the best talent for an Experienced Automation and Robotics Engineer to be located in Spring House PA.

Purpose: The Experienced Automation and Robotics Engineer provides hands-on engineering depth for integrated workcells. The role connects instruments robots sensors transfer mechanisms guarding utilities and basic control interfaces so scientific workflows can run reliably in automated form.

The Engineer will design configure test troubleshoot and improve the physical automation and robotics components of integrated discovery workcells. This role complements laboratory automation scientists by owning physical feasibility robot motion equipment integrations controls handshakes safety behavior serviceability layout constraints and technical vendor follow-up for assigned systems.

At this level the engineer begins to own defined physical integration packages rather than simply supporting assigned tasks. The role contributes to interface definitions FAT/SAT execution safety and serviceability reviews and remediation of physical mechanical and controls-related failure modes.

Physical System Design and Integration

• Contributing to the design and deployment of robotic workcells transfer stations labware nests custom fixtures grippers guards sensors actuators label/barcode presentation points and automated peripherals.
  

• Supporting robot reach studies equipment layouts service envelope reviews deck access assessments operator intervention points and physical interface testing between instruments and workcells.
  

• Supporting integration between orchestration software device drivers robot controllers PLCs or safety controllers sensors instrument PCs and IT/OT infrastructure.
  

• Authoring or contributing to URS FDS SDS review comments interface control notes FMEA inputs FAT/SAT protocols safety test scripts commissioning records and punch-list documentation.
  

Troubleshooting Reliability and Recovery

• Troubleshooting mechanical electrical robotic control sensor barcode utility and device communication issues in collaboration with laboratory automation scientists vendors IT/OT and operations.
  

• Supporting root cause analysis for equipment faults transfer failures safety trips barcode or sensor issues lost labware position service access problems and physical workflow interruptions.
  

• Recommending and implementing improvements that increase reliability maintainability serviceability physical workflow robustness and recovery from machine-side exceptions.
  

• Supporting development of practical recovery instructions for physical jams robot faults device alarms and safe re-start after operator or maintenance intervention.
  

Simulation Safety and Vendor Support

• Contributing to layout throughput traffic robot path and service access simulation to identify bottlenecks facility constraints and unsafe or impractical physical designs before installation.
  

• Supporting vendor FAT/SAT activities for physical control safety and recovery behavior not only nominal workflow execution.
  

• Working with Tier 1 and Tier 2 vendors to clarify assumptions interfaces installation readiness utility needs access constraints and remediation actions.
  

• Collaborating with EHS facilities laboratory operations and lab automation scientists to ensure safety biosafety waste handling serviceability and contamination-control expectations are reflected in system design.
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Support technology evaluations proof-of-concept studies design reviews and vendor demonstrations for future automation and robotics capabilities.
  

• Contribute to engineering standards interface templates safety review practices maintenance guidelines and technical playbooks.
  

• Support audit inspection or quality documentation requests where automated systems intersect with regulated or quality driven workflows.
  

• Participate in lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to improve future automation delivery.
  

Education:

• A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Mechanical Electrical Automation Robotics Mechatronic Biomedical Engineering Computer Science or a related field is required. An advanced degree is preferred.
  

Required:

• Bachelors degree with 3 years Masters degree with 2 years or a PhD with 1 years of relevant automation robotics controls or equipment integration experience.
  

• Demonstrated understanding of robotics automation electromechanical systems controls hardware sensors actuators and instrumentation appropriate to the level of the role.
  

• Ability to work with laboratory automation scientists to translate scientific workflow constraints into safe maintainable and physically executable machinery interfaces and workcell layouts.
  

• Working knowledge of technical documentation drawings equipment lists interface notes FAT/SAT/UAT records FMEA inputs punch lists and change summaries.
  

• Strong troubleshooting discipline across mechanical electrical robotic control safety communication and instrument interface issues.
  

• Awareness of EHS biosafety contamination control service access guard/interlock concepts and operational readiness expectations in a research laboratory or regulated environment.
  

• Ability to contribute independently to physical interface design integration testing troubleshooting documentation and vendor follow-up.
  

Preferred:

• Experience with PLCs robot controllers AMRs cobots machine vision industrial networks OPC UA Ethernet/IP PROFINET safety PLCs or device drivers.
  

• Experience with simulation CAD digital twin throughput modeling robot path modeling or layout planning tools.
  

• Experience supporting outsourced technical projects and vendor deliverables such as URS FDS SDS FAT SAT FMEA risk assessments and punch-list closure.
  

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• Travel may be required for vendor assessments FAT/SAT activities site visits system builds workshops training technology scouting or cross-site deployment support.
  

Why Join Us

This role supports the transition from isolated automation projects to integrated reliable AI-native and ultimately self-driving discovery laboratory systems. The work helps connect scientific intent with robust physical execution reproducible data model feedback and scalable operational capability.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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If you are under 18 years of age you (the candidate) may need to obtain the necessary working papers or other documentation required by state law to start the assignment as well as get a parents consent for the background check.

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